Jay Frank (racing Driver)
Jack Vincent "Jay" Frank (August 20, 1918 – April 4, 1965) was an American racing driver. He won the American Automobile Association (AAA) sanctioned Stock Car National Championship in 1950. Early life Frank was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 20, 1918. Frank served in the United States Army Air Forces during the Second World War. Racing career Early career After returning home following the war, Frank relocated to California. In 1946 he began racing in California Roadster Association (CRA) sanctioned events, where he competed against others such as Troy Ruttman and Jim Rathmann. Frank achieved his first feature-race victory during the 1948 CRA season, at Carrell Speedway. Frank switched between various West Coast racing bodies before returning to Chicago in 1949 to compete in Andy Granatelli's Hurricane Racing Association (HRA). He also competed in International Motor Contest Association (IMCA) sanctioned events during the 1949 racing season. AAA Stock Car c ...
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